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    mickebas reacted to Massivexz's post in the thread New Ibanez Mode series with Like Like.
    Much appreciated seeing you mention that you're gonna be playing in passive most of them. I've done my research and I'm thinking of...
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    mickebas reacted to BassicJazzy's post in the thread New Ibanez Mode series with Like Like.
    Most active basses work this way, even if they have a passive switch. Although it does put slight drain on to leave it plugged in it...
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    mickebas reacted to BPonBass's post in the thread Mxr bass synth sb301 with Like Like.
    I gig with both, in two different bands. Here’s what I think each does “better”: Future Impact has dedicated input and output knobs and...
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    mickebas replied to the thread New Ibanez Mode series.
    Ok, thanks. I usually play in passive mode 95% of the time and will probably do so on the MDM too. That means I'll have to remember to...
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    mickebas replied to the thread New Ibanez Mode series.
    Simple question. Do the Mode series drain battery as soon as input jack is used or only when preamp is engaged? Also I got my MDM 1005...
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    mickebas replied to the thread Mxr bass synth sb301.
    I do agree with Quatschmacher. These are two very different pedals with, what I’d guess, different users in mind. I owned the MXR for a...
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    mickebas reacted to FatOwlBass's post in the thread New Ibanez Mode series with Like Like.
    Final Modification on my Ibanez MDM1606. I added a pickguard from an mdm1006. Perfect fit! Routed the soapbar shape and it is...
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    mickebas reacted to FatOwlBass's post in the thread New Ibanez Mode series with Like Like.
    I didn't compare. I ordered mine online. I imagine the tone is basically the same. A top could change the tone a bit because of the wood...
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    mickebas replied to the thread New Ibanez Mode series.
    Do you have an idea of how different the version with the fancier burly top (1606) sounds? It seems to me they should sound very similar...
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    mickebas reacted to FatOwlBass's post in the thread New Ibanez Mode series with Like Like.
    The frets on mine are top notch and the quality is solid all around. The tight truss rod is the common issue but not really a big deal...
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    mickebas replied to the thread New Ibanez Mode series.
    Just ordered a 1006. Hoping to get a good example. All these comments about too many knobs is hard for me to relate to. I usually end up...
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    mickebas reacted to kevk's post in the thread New Ibanez Mode series with Like Like.
    Quoting myself/update… Returned the 1606…wasn’t thrilled with the blotchy inconsistent (gloss, semi, and matte) finish on the top wood...
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    mickebas reacted to FatOwlBass's post in the thread New Ibanez Mode series with Like Like.
    F bass has 6 knobs, Alembic has some 4 knob with 2 switches, Ken Smith has 5 plus 2 switches. It's all B.S. people just play what they...
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    mickebas replied to the thread Genz Benz Focus 410-F cab.
    It’s sounds really good. Full range, rather warm sounding. A bit on the heavy side but light compared to many classic 410s. I’m happy 😊
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    mickebas replied to the thread Genz Benz Focus 410-F cab.
    Thanks! Picking it up in a couple of hours so I’ll soon find out.